by Dana Bushell | Articles
“One should eat to live, not live to eat” – Benjamin Franklin Sorry Ben, I’m going to have to disagree with you on that one. Talk to any bodybuilder at any time in the season, and the first thing on their mind is their food. Most have their food intake so precise that...
by Dana Bushell | Articles
The masses of well-intentioned individuals who are seeking out a better lifestyle that is filled with gains in size and strength have been led astray. Far too often promises of an improved physique in a very small amount of time are said to be true, and gimmicks drain...
by Dana Bushell | Questions & Answers, Training
There used to be a time when to find a really good training program, you either looked through the magazines for routines used by the pros or if you were lucky enough, someone in your local gym knew what they were talking about and set one up for you. Now with...
by Paul Cribb Ph.D. CSCS. | Articles, Research
The branched-chain amino acids (BCAA) are a select group of essential amino acids; leucine, isoleucine, and valine. Your body cannot synthesize them; they are essential and must be provided through your diet in abundance. In recent years the BCAAs have received an...
by Paul Cribb Ph.D. CSCS. | Articles, Research
Muscle hypertrophy (growth) – the most highly desired end-product of weight training is a multifaceted phenomenon. In this series of articles, I’ll be exploring some of the lesser-understood aspects that may influence your results. The greater understanding you have...
by Dana Bushell | Articles
Well, tis the season once again and I hope you are all settling in nicely for a well deserved holiday break. This time of year brings upon it an opportunity to reflect on the year that was (and do we have a lot to reflect on) as well as an abundance of delicious...
by Paul Cribb Ph.D. CSCS. | Articles, Research
In recent years, the science of how to build muscle hasn’t made big advances; it’s made friggin’ quantum leaps! If you want to build more muscle then listen up, I’m going to share with some critical breakthroughs in how to do it. This information will save you...
by Dana Bushell | Articles
The winter months are soon coming to an end and with that brings an opportunity to show the world what you’ve been working on. For months on end now you’ve been covered up, not really allowing anyone to see what you’ve been cultivating under the...